I have both a version 2.0 (satin blue regular size Provari) and a version 2.5 (satin black Mini Provari). Inner electronics are exactly the same in both versions, and exactly the same between a Regular and a Mini. As far as I can tell, and from what I have read, they both have the same carokote ceramic paint finish which I have found to be extremely durable, much more so than some of my other mods which have powder-coated paint.
I have dropped my Provari's from my lap onto the driveway when getting out of my car more times than I like to admit. The blue Provari is my oldest (1 year old and used every day) and only has a couple of dinged paint spots from a lot of abuse. This finish is extremely durable.
Here are my two Provari's. The Mini has one of the Tatroe bases which is nice for top heavy delivery devices like an RBA. In the second pic I've added an Tatroe extender ring to use the longer 18490 battery. In the third pic I've added two extender rings to allow the 18650 battery.
You can also see that I'm using a Pro Ring (beauty ring) between the Provari and the AGA-T2's on both Provari's. These are used purely for aesthetic purposes for a flush, flat-top look instead of the usual cone-shaped top of the Provari's. The fourth pic shows this combo without a beauty ring.


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